Chapter 10.35
BICYCLES

Sections:

10.35.010    Operating rules.

10.35.020    Impounding of bicycles.

10.35.010 Operating rules.

In addition to observing all other applicable provisions of this title and state law pertaining to bicycles, a person shall:

A. Not leave a bicycle, except in a bicycle rack. If no rack is provided, the person shall leave the bicycle so as not to obstruct any roadway, sidewalk, driveway or building entrance.

B. Not ride a bicycle on a sidewalk within the area bounded by B Street and A Street, from West 4th Street to East 4th Street. (Ord. 917 § 36, 1987)

10.35.020 Impounding of bicycles.

A. No person shall leave a bicycle on private property without the consent of the owner or person in charge. Consent is implied on private business property unless bicycle parking is expressly prohibited.

B. A bicycle left on public property for a period in excess of 24 hours may be impounded by the police department.

C. In addition to any citation issued, a bicycle parked in violation of this chapter, that obstructs or impedes the free flow of pedestrian or vehicular traffic or otherwise endangers the public, may be immediately impounded by the police department.

D. If the owner of a bicycle impounded under this chapter can be readily determined, the police shall make reasonable efforts to notify the owner. No impounding fee shall be charged to the owner of a stolen bicycle which has been impounded.

E. A bicycle impounded under this chapter that remains unclaimed shall be disposed of in accordance with the city’s procedures for disposal of abandoned or lost personal property.

F. Except as provided in subsection D of this section, a fee, as set by council resolution, shall be charged to the owner of a bicycle impounded under this section. (Ord. 917 § 37, 1987)